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Bijan Robinson edged out a receiver triumvirate for the top spot in early 2026 rankings. Todd Kirkland \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
Super Bowl 60 is in the books, which means it\u2019s time to think about our 2026 fantasy football drafts \u2026 at least in the most fun, laid-back sense we can. After all, free agency and the draft aren\u2019t even here yet, and plenty will change as a result of both.<\/p>\n
In fact, let\u2019s talk about a few of the potentially volatile rankings before we jump into the comments for more fun debates.<\/p>\n
Quarterback
\nPatrick Mahomes, KC: Will he be ready Week 1? If so, Mahomes is QB8 after Jaxson Dart (safer floor, lower ceiling, so they\u2019re debatable). Mahomes\u2019 rank accounts for him missing most of September.
\nMalik Willis, GB: Higher ceiling than QB19, but he carries risk, even with a good landing spot.
\nRunning Back
\nOmarion Hampton, LAC: I\u2019m sure the Chargers won\u2019t enter the season without competition for Kimani Vidal behind Hampton, but we\u2019re looking at bell-cow work for Hampton in 2026, and RB7 might end up being low.
\nFree Agents: Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, Javonte Williams, Travis Etienne, J.K. Dobbins, Rachaad White, Rico Dowdle, Isiah Pacheco, Kenneth Gainwell, Tyler Allgeier, Najee Harris \u2026 yeah, this free agency class is loaded. All of their values could drastically change depending on their team and projected workload. The domino effect for Zach Charbonnet, Bhayshul Tuten and others is obvious.
\nQuinshon Judkins, CLE: I\u2019d expect a heavy lead workload even with the coaching changes.
\nD\u2019Andre Swift, CHI: The Bears can move on from Swift for a $1.33M cap hit, which would affect him and push Kyle Monangai into RB2 territory.
\nTony Pollard, TEN: The Titans can also move on from Pollard for a $2.0M cap hit (from $9.25M owed in 2026). It wouldn\u2019t be surprising with a new regime and his lackluster production.
\nWide Receiver
\nJustin Jefferson, MIN: Was WR33 in FPPG (among qualified WRs) and 36th with J.J. McCarthy. Jefferson can easily get back into the Top 10, even Top 5, with a capable quarterback, but as of today, we might see the Vikings give McCarthy one more shot.
\nMalik Nabers, NYG: His surgery included a full meniscus repair in addition to the ACL surgery, putting Nabers\u2019 season start and September in question. Obviously, he could move up \u2026 or down.
\nJameson Williams, DET: I talked about Williams on my podcast, and Drew Petzing potentially reawakening Sam LaPorta, which could hurt Williams\u2019 value.<\/p>\n
Mike Evans, TB: Not only is his value dependent on his playing another year, and where, but also Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan will feel the effects.
\nTyreek Hill, MIA: As bad as his past 21 games have been compared to the production managers expect, he still averaged 10.7 FPPG, which would be Top 25 every year.
\nWan\u2019Dale Robinson, NYG: Would expect a team to pay him as their No. 2 option, even if we have questions about whether the fantasy value will come with it \u2014 similar to Alec Pierce at WR31.
\nDJ Moore, CHI: This might be too low, as the Bears can\u2019t cut him as it stands ($35.5M dead cap). However, with a healthy Rome Odunze, Year 2 of Luther Burden, and the ascending Colston Loveland, I don\u2019t see how Moore tops any of those in the pecking order.
\nJayden Higgins, HOU: I want to rank him higher; I really do. However, will he be the clear No. 2? Will Tank Dell factor in? Will Jaylin Noel take away too many targets for anyone but Nico Collins to be reliable?
\nParker Washington, JAX: Was more valuable than Brian Thomas down the stretch, but Travis Hunter will be healthy. Do the Jaguars move on from BT7 in a trade? Do they push Hunter primarily to defense, given Washington\u2019s success?
\nTight End
\nDallas Goedert, PHI: Free agent, but if he\u2019s back and A.J. Brown is gone, new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could utilize Goedert as much, if not more, than we saw in 2025.
\nMark Andrews, BAL: Terrible year, but we know Isaiah Likely is gone, which can help Andrews rebound and put up a Goedert-like year (or, what Andrews used to do).
\nJake Tonges, SF: Purely ranked on the chance that George Kittle isn\u2019t a factor until December \u2026 if at all.
\n2026 Fantasy Football Rankings<\/p>\n
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